Initially, I envisioned a very different post for my first visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). I went in thinking of light, useful information for travelers, infused with my perspective and highlights from my visit. With that in mind, on a brisk November morning, I hopped in a Lyft… Read More A Day At NMAAHC
The holidays are a bittersweet, nostalgic time for me. Time with family, my annual cookie party with my group of girlfriends. Cozy gatherings with yummy treats, Christmas music and laughter. In many ways it’s one of my favorite times of year. It’s also a reminder of loved ones who have passed and join us in… Read More Give Thanks: Favorite Family Travel Memories
Conferences can be hit or miss. Good ones provide you with a wealth of information, often leaving your head almost too full. So many ideas, new things to implement, lists, scribbled notes of inspiration- you can barely keep up with your thoughts. Conferences can also convene and put you in a room with like minded… Read More 5 Takeaways from TravelCon 2018
The best cure I’ve found for a case of the Mondays (which I have pretty much every week) is daydreaming about vacation. Beautiful destinations, the smell of coconut oil in the air, umbrella drinks and ocean breezes. Naps in a hammock, walks on the beach, fresh seafood and cocktails, island music wafting by. As I… Read More My Travel Bucket List, The Island Edition
Google is playing games. I was minding my own business. Trying to get some work done earlier this week, I glanced at my phone and noticed an alert. From time to time, Google likes to remind you (via your saved photos) where you were on this exact date, in a previous year. Usually a photo… Read More 20 Photos That Will Make You Plan a Trip to Italy
I’ve always envied people living on the East Coast, with the close proximity to beautiful Caribbean destinations just a quick flight away. The ~12 hour trek from the San Francisco Bay Area with zero direct flights makes my trips to the Caribbean much less frequent than I’d like. On my quest to find powder white… Read More 3 Amazing Vacation Destinations in Mexico
I live in an almost constant daydream state when it comes to travel. I window shop on AirBnB, saving favorites from Bali to South Africa, with a dream trip to Portugal in pre-planning stages. I’ve been known to send random texts from the check-out line in Trader Joe’s asking if anyone is down for a… Read More Essential Tips To Plan Your Perfect Vacation
I started off the year with a pretty ambitious travel wish list for 2018. Halfway through the year, I’ve made it to two of the five places on my list (not bad!?!). With amazing trips to Mardi Gras and Costa Rica so far (as well as plenty of wine weekends and a trip to Vegas), 2018… Read More My Travel Bucket List
New Year, New Me? As is the tradition, the New Year sparks in many of us the desire and motivation to start anew. The making (and often breaking) of lofty resolutions. We are going to lose weight, drink less, be generally nicer to people, organize our closets (and lives) and eat more vegetables. If we’re… Read More Travel Wish List 2018